ProCompression Ambassador (and Discount Code!)

If you’ve been watching my blog for a while, you may have noticed that I wear some super fun apparel when running. One staple in my running wardrobe for the last few years has been ProCompression socks. I first found them on Instagram when I was training for my first marathon. I got a grab bag and instantly fell in love with them. Continue reading “ProCompression Ambassador (and Discount Code!)”

Martinsville Half Marathon (Discount Code!)

Hello friends,

Long time no see. It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I promise that this year I will post a little more than last year. I have some exciting things that I want to talk about! Continue reading “Martinsville Half Marathon (Discount Code!)”

Inaugural National Women’s Half Marathon

Back in June, I saw a Facebook post. The post was announcing that a new half marathon was starting in Washington DC, and to celebrate, bibs would be sold in tier pricing. 5 for $1, 10 for $5, 10 for $10, etc. The price went up in $5 increments, and the number of slots per price got bigger. I immediately sent the post to Morgan (because I am an enabler) and asked if she was in. We agreed that as long as we could get in for under $30, we would do it, because it would be a steal.  Continue reading “Inaugural National Women’s Half Marathon”

Blue Ridge Half Marathon 2018

Another Blue Ridge weekend has come and gone! This was my third year participating in a Blue Ridge race, and it was as fun as ever. You may remember that I ran the full marathon last year. Once was enough for America’s Toughest Road Marathon, so this year I opted for the half so I could check off another #lj50by30 race, making this half marathon #29! Continue reading “Blue Ridge Half Marathon 2018”

Reasons to Hire a Runner

There are plenty of reasons to date a runner (see here, here, and here), but a lot of us are happily married. However, being a runner and marathoner is one of the first things I mention in job interviews. Why? Because that one simple fact can tell your potential employer a lot about yourself. Most runners embody a lot of traits of great employees. Here are just a few of the reasons employers should hire more runners: Continue reading “Reasons to Hire a Runner”